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Hello and welcome to Episode 33. I had the great pleasure to sit down with Comedian and Mental Health Advocate Big Daddy Tazz. Often described as one of the most talented comics in the business, Big Daddy Tazz has been delighting crowds from coast to coast for over 30 years. Touring North America Tazz shares his never-ending road to recovery and his messages about Mental Health. His comedy experie...

Rewind here is a replay of one of my first episodes! Meet Pat Kinney!!! This weeks podcast was such a fun experience. Pat brings such a great perspective in sharing his mental health and wellness experiences. June is Mens Mental Health Awarness Month our goal is to help one person at a time and if we can help one man or someone that is wanting to support any men in their life that is struggling. I...

Hello and welcome to episode 49 - I would like you to meet Andreea Modrea - Andreea is a holistic nutrition and life coach, she provides personalized plans to empower busy moms to thrive with more energy and confidence. Andreea became a certified Holistic Nutrition and Health Coach because she too suffered. Her life-changing event ignited her passion to empower busy moms to prevent illness, improv...

Hello and welcome to episode 48 - Meet Johnathon (Johnny) Khounviseth. Johnny is a Recovering Perfectionist, Positive Psychology and Leadership, Storyteller, Podcast Host, and Thought Disruptor. Johnny has quite the story and has described himself as a Deep Connector. He is a mindfulness Coach for executives and holistic businesses. Johnny has coached over 50 individuals in his two years of coachi...

Welcom to Part 2 of my conversation with Tara Boothby! Registered Psychologist M.A. Counselling Psychology B.A. TheologyCert. Emotionally Focused Therapist and SupervisorCircle of Security Fidelity Coach in Training And...Author of the groundbreaking book Love and Love's Energy is a love revival. This book brings together the science and psychology of attachment theory in -friendly language, image...

Hello and welcome to Episode 47, Part 1- Meet Tara Boothby 1- Registered Psychologist M.A. Counselling Psychology B.A. TheologyCert. Emotionally Focused Therapist and SupervisorCircle of Security Fidelity Coach in Training And...Author of the groundbreaking book Love and Love's Energy is a love revival. This book brings together the science and psychology of attachment theory in -friendly language...

Hello and welcome to episode 46 - Meet Janelle Schultz, Janelle Schultz is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with Emmerling Psychology and The Bridge Sports Therapy and Training. Janelle specializes in men's mental health, sports psychology and also enjoys working with couples. After decades of working primarily with women, she made a mid-life career shift into psychology, where she realized t...

Hello and welcome to Episode 45 - Meet Jess Siemers the host of Panic Button Podcast. I had a blast talking to Jess and I know you will love hearing her perspective on mental health and anxiety, tip on calendar tracking anxiety attacks and ways to cope. Jess (she/her pronouns) is the host of the Panic Button Podcast. She developed an affinity for mental health advocacy after surviving with Panic D...

Hello and welcome to Episode 44 - Meet John Cameron Wow, what an honor it was to have had the chance to sit down and chat with John. This episode means so much to me and I know it will be one you won't want to miss. John inspires through music and shares this gift with others to add hope and bring awareness to Mental Health. John gives his talents to incredible causes. He supports organization...

Hello and welcome to Episode 43. International Women's Day Friday, March 8, is the absolute perfect time for you to meet Ally Stone - The Inspired Leader - You won't want to miss this episode. Ally has been a leader in the hospitality industry for over 15 years. During this time, she has been an integral part of developing 15 successful businesses and teams. As Director of Culture and Lead...

Hello and welcome to Episode 42. I would like you to meet Fola Veritas, the creator of Deep Mind Squared.  Over her years of personal and professional experience working within the conventional mental health system, Fola has found that there is often a lack of lived experience, which may leave people feeling disconnected from service providers. Fola's unique approach includes peer support blen...

Hello and welcome to episode 41 I would like you to meet Debbie Gorsalitz. Debbie is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, energy healer, and veteran. But, most importantly a mental illness survivor. Debbie's first novel addresses the hard topics of self-medication and suicide. Debbie hopes her experiences can help others realize they are not alone. She shares her story about her struggles with...

Hello and welcome to episode 40. Meet Stacey Brotzel - Proud mom. Radio talk show host. Former TV anchor. Emcee, Co-Host of podcast "Searching for Izena", Lover of chocolate..  Stacey has been working in Edmonton for 26 years as a television and radio host, anchor and producer. In this episode Stacey share with us the ups and downs of being in the business and the challenges women face i...

Hello and welcome to episode 39 - Meet Lisa Rowbottom - Lisa is a Registered Psychologist M.E.d. Clinical Director at Soujourn Psychology in Sherwood Park, Ab. Lisa loves helping people reach their goals and make postitive changes. She believes that everyone deserves to live an authentic and fulfilling life. Lisa has experience working with a variety of clients, including those with intellectual d...

Hello, and welcome to this special bonus episode. I am so honoured to introduce you to Kiki Rozema. Kiki is the founder of the "No Girl Left Behind Event" Kiki, is beyond excited to present this incredible event for girls and women in 2024! She has thoughtfully chosen the most incredible team of women to present and guide you through the activities throughout the day together. Kiki has a Master of...

Hello and welcome to Episode 38. I am so excited for you to meet Nick Thompson. I had the pleasure to talk to Nick a couple of weeks back and now I am so happy to introduce you to him. Sit back and listen while Nick Spills the 'T". You may remember Nick from Netflix's Hit Reality Series "Love Is Blind" Season 2. Nick signed up for this "psychologically-based" love...

Hello Everyone and welcome to Episode 37. Today I am happy to introduce you to Will Craig. Will is a Writer, Speaker, Mental Health Advocate, and he is the Author of the book, "One Step Forward: Ideally in the Right Direction." In this episode you will hear Will's story of where he comes from surrounding his own life experiences and his struggles with his own mental health. This epis...

Warning: The topics in this show are sensitive and graphic at times, this may cause triggers, please listen with self-care and caution. Welcome to Episode 36 - Meet Christina G. Christina is a 34-year-old woman who is a recovering heroin and meth addict. By 15 she was hooked on Adderall and eventually meth. By 19 she was strung out on the needle and doing meth and heroin together. In 2010 Christin...

Hello and welcome to Episode 35. I want to introduce you to Rhanda Bonet-Graham she is the Director of Fund Development at Terra Centre for Teen Parents. She is a fundraising professional with 18 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and is a candidate for the Master's of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership through Carleton University. Rhanda is passionate about social justice and equity,...

Hello and welcome to Episode 34 I would like you to meet Melanie Taylor. Melanie is born and raised a Calgarian, and proud of it! She comes from a large family that faced its challenges early on in life, which ignited her passion for the helping professions. After high school Melanie upgraded the courses she needed and applied for and was accepted into the social work program at MRU. Melanie then...

Hello and welcome to Episode 32. I am thrilled to welcome Todd Rennebohm, Author of the children's book 'Sometimes Daddy Cries', and the host of the podcast 'Bunny Hugs and Mental Health'. Todd is a suicide survivor and mental health advocate. This was such a great conversation, Todd is real and candid about his mental health challenges and how his experiences within the health...

Welcome to Episode 31!! Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Michelle Emmerling. Michelle is the co-founder of AWCED the Alberta Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Emmerling's professional training and experience include working with individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, and families struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, obsess...

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 30, please meet Andrea Engel In this episode, Andrea will be sharing her experiences parenting a child on the autism spectrum. As a long-time co-anchor of Global Edmonton‘s Morning News, Andrea was recognized with a ‘Distinguished Alumni Award‘ for Journalism from MacEwan University. Being a parent to a child with ASD meant taking her professional journey in a...

Wow, this was such an amazing conversation and I can't wait for you to immerse yourself in this Episode. I would like you to meet the beautiful Sonika Kulkarni. Sonika is the multi-passionate well-being geek and founder of Sonika Wellness Nidaan.  After a decade in the corporate world, Sonika entered entrepreneurship with a sense of urgency to empower pregnant moms and their partners with unto...

Hello and welcome to Episode 28, I am happy to welcome Ting Elger back to the podcast. Ting is a dear friend of mine you won't want to miss this episode, she and I have such a fun conversation in this podcast. We talk about how art is therapeutic and can bring us joy. Ting is such a talent she is an abstract artist, author, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and a light to so many. Sit back and enj...